What is Marburg virus?

Marburg virus is a group of highly contagious hemorrhagic fevers. It is a severe disease with a mortality rate of up to 88 percent. First discovered in 1967, it has been found in the German cities of Marburg and Frankfurt, and in Belgrade, Serbia. 

The first outbreak was found to be associated with laboratory work involving African green monkeys, Cercopithecus aethiops, imported from Uganda. Later cases were found in several African countries.

Signs and symptoms of Marburg virus

After exposure, there will be an incubation period of 2-21 days with symptoms of sudden high fever, fatigue, severe muscle pain, severe headache, sore throat, watery stools, diarrhea, rash on the body, along with bleeding symptoms around day 5 after symptoms such as bloody stools, vaginal bleeding, bleeding gums or vomiting blood. If severe, it may damage some cells of internal organs, causing liver or kidney failure. If the infection occurs in the brain or central nervous system, it will cause more confusion and anxiety. Some cases experience inflammation of the male reproductive organs later in the infection.

Marburg virus risk factors

The risk is contact with the secretions of a patient with confirmed Marburg virus infection or contact with objects or surfaces that have secretions.

Contact with vector animals such as fruit bats can also contribute to infection, and people who have travelled or have had contact with people from the Central African region may be subject to further disease investigation.

Treatment of Marburg virus

Current treatment does not have specific medicine or vaccine. It is symptomatic care and supportive care. If diagnosed quickly, the treatment results will be better.

prevention

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2. Reduce the risk of contact with fruit bats, especially when going into caves or mines for long periods. If necessary, wear protective clothing, including gloves. Avoid using bats in cooking or cook them only.